How many non-superhero comic books are you consistently reading?

If I'm honest with myself, I'm only reading one non-superhero book right now - and it's All-Star Western. I'm also reading a couple Valiant titles that may not technically fall under the traditional "superhero" category (Shadowman, X-O Manowar), but frankly they're close enough that I think they count.

In the past, I think I did a better job at ensuring my pull-list wasn't completely dominated by folks in spandex. However, since DC's Vertigo line was taken away I haven't done a very good job. Most non-superhero books I would pick up had to do with positive word-of-mouth (Fables, Bone, 100 Bullets, etc.) and I think they gave me a more well-rounded reading experience.

So how many non-superhero comic books are you consistently reading? Why do you think the industry is so lopsided toward superheroes? It's clearly a medium that works effectively for other stories as well. What are some non-superhero books out right now that more people should be reading?

'Walking Dead' seems like an obvious candidate, but I'll admit the black-and-white interior has turned me off (shallow of me, I know). 'Chew' is also a series that I've been considering.

@Jorgevy:

Yeah, 'All Star' does overlap a bit with the superhero mythology. More so now that it's included in the New 52. But yeah, I don't really consider it as a superhero read because it's more about crime and cowboys.

I wouldn't consider 'Star Wars' a superhero book either.

I read a lot of non-super hero comics. It's hard to say how many non-super titles I'm reading  consistently, because I usually read those in trade. I want to say it's about 50-50. I don't think the industry is lopsided. They're making a ton of awesome non-super hero comics. The sad thing is no one's buying them. So If anything the comic fans are lopsided not the comic industry....... 

The walking dead

I read Earth 2, Flash, Green Arrow, Savage Hawkman, Captain Atom, Deathstroke, Stormwatch, Demon Knights, & Grifter. I read all Superhero books.

@Reignmaker said:

I think they gave me a more well-rounded reading experience. So how many non-superhero comic books are you consistently reading?

Most of the stuff I read is not super-heroes. Most of my read are french and belgian comics and down there Super-heroes are not the majority market.

@Reignmaker said:

Why do you think the industry is so lopsided toward superheroes?

It's only like that in the U.S.

The Walking Dead.

None. If there are no men in tights and woman kicking but in heels it doesn't interest me.

But I did like walking dead for a bit.

The best 'non-super hero' comic I have ever read is Y - The Last Man... it has ended, but it's is an excellent read.

Counting webcomics I'm reading....8 at the moment.

It'd be more if I counted the ones I'm gonna go back and archive binge on.

Oh wait we're only talking about comics with plots right?

Because I read a massive amount of joke a day comics.

Every single one :D

does bloodshot count?

• Clone
• Comeback
• Fatale
• Great Pacific
• Mind MGMT
• Mind The Gap
• Nowhere Men
• Saga
• The Manhattan Projects
• The Walking Dead
• Thief of Thieves

I WIN

@Timandm said:

The best 'non-super hero' comic I have ever read is Y - The Last Man... it has ended, but it's is an excellent read.

Yeah I agree. Its one of my all time favs have em all in hardcover on my bookshelf. Its amazing.

But yeah I read Saga (Also by BKV) which is awesome and Fatale which is fantastic. Really check out Fatale. Get the first trade its seriously one of the best damn comics out right now. Saga as well if you like crazy sci-fi. But seriously anyone not reading Saga and Fatale... I actually feel bad for them. BUY IT.

Thief of Thieves

The Manhattan Projects

The Walking Dead

@SavageDragon said:

@Timandm said:

The best 'non-super hero' comic I have ever read is Y - The Last Man... it has ended, but it's is an excellent read.

Yeah I agree. Its one of my all time favs have em all in hardcover on my bookshelf. Its amazing.

But yeah I read Saga (Also by BKV) which is awesome and Fatale which is fantastic. Really check out Fatale. Get the first trade its seriously one of the best damn comics out right now. Saga as well if you like crazy sci-fi. But seriously anyone not reading Saga and Fatale... I actually feel bad for them. BUY IT.

I'll check 'em both out.

Well, Hulk own a Godzilla comic. Hulk also want to get a Ninja Turtles comic at some point.

To me comics are all about the capes and cowls. I may read books not centered on supers but only within a superhero world.

Was reading Scalped til it ended, thinking of rereading 100 Bullets.

Bedlam and Hellblazer

@Greenfort said:

Bedlam and Hellblazer

Bedlam is based on a supervillain... and he has a superhero counterpart as well :p

Walking Dead and Saga but I have been reading some really old good series- Y THE LAST MAN, DMZ, and Now started PRECHER.

I've been reading Great Pacific. I was reading Manhattan Projects but had to drop it (along with a few others) for some Marvel NOW! titles.